Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its 700-year-old history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR blade that’s ice-hardened at -196’C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide…
Opinel is most famous for inventing the pocket knife, but the family-run business, which has operated in the French Alps region since 1890, has also made culinary knives beloved across the globe. This mushroom knife has considered every detail’it features a brush made from boar bristles for removing soil, as well as a curved 8…
Made in Germany’s Black Forest from painted and refined ash wood, the HORL Storage Box is a drawer insert that neatly stores the HORL 3 Knife Sharpener and its complete range of accessories (three additional sharpening discs, leather strop, and magnifier). The box measures 40.5 x 9.2 x 6.9cm ‘ a decision HORL made based…
Since 1892, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. This olivewood bowl can be used to serve salad or as a fruit bowl, adding rustic charm to any table. It’s difficult to break, making it great for houses with young children and pets. To restore sheen, simply rub the…
In 1954, Bamix made the first blender and food processor designed to go directly into the pot or bowl with your ingredients, skipping the need to juggle between containers. Most stick blenders have two main parts that attach: the top has the motor and the bottom has the wand you can immerse. The Bamix, on…
Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won…
Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Paring Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and is…
Mauviel’s M’200B range of copper cookware is designed to match the demands of busy restaurant kitchens. Copper, an exceptional conductor of heat, allows even, controlled cooking that responds to the slightest changes of temperature instantly. This range features a thick 2mm layer (90%) that puts this unique capability front and centre, resulting in maximum heat-responsiveness…
Rosle products are designed with functionality in mind, and are manufactured from the highest quality materials to ensure a lifetime of service. This salad spinner consists of an 18/10 stainless steel bowl, which can be detached and used as a mixing or serving bowl, with an inset spinning basket and glass lid. The crank mechanism…
Since 1857, Jars Ceramistes has specialised in handcrafted tableware that is elegant yet playful, adding a touch of refinement to any table setting. Made in France, their ceramics are remarkably durable, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. (You can warm these plates and bowls in the oven, set to…
This light, razor-sharp Opinel Bread Knife glides through any bread with ease. It produces straight, clean slices at any thickness you desire, and won’t squash your loaf. Its curved shape makes for a comfortable cutting action and allows you to get leverage on the tough crust at the bottom of sourdough and other crusty loaves….